Swine-Associated Parasites and Their Impact on Human Health
摘要
Pigs are vital to worldwide farming efforts and are not only valuable food sources but also reservoirs for a range of parasites such as protozoa, nematodes, cestodes, and trematodes, which can infect humans through the consumption of contaminated pork or direct contact with infected environments. This chapter explores the significant health implications of swine-associated parasitic infections on humans, focusing on the transmission, epidemiology, and management of diseases such as trichinellosis, cysticercosis, toxoplasmosis, Sarcocystosis and other parasitic zoonoses. The goal is to mitigate the risks associated with these zoonotic infections, thereby improving public health outcomes and ensuring food safety in swine-consuming communities worldwide.